Rugs Size: 9x12. SHOP SIMILAR RUGS. Most people forget about the bedroom but a rug can play a vital role in retaining heat and softening noise. The standard setup is similar to the living room with most furniture legs on the rug. Size of Rug: 8x10. Ideally, in a queen-size bed, an 8x10 inch rug works, which can extend beyond the bed and under the nightstands as well. Otherwise, a 6x9" will cover just about the area of the bed and shoot out slightly under it. A 5x8" will half cover the area under the bed. In a king-size bed, a 9x12" should be ideal, covering the entire bed and the nightstands. Entryway (Houzz) In the living room. The living room is serious stuff.The rug is the focal point here, and it should be the first thing you put down when designing the layout of the room. Final Thoughts…. When you are choosing a rug to go underneath your queen bed, it’s important to consider the size of your bedroom. If you have a smaller room, you may want to consider choosing a round rug, or a 5’ x 7’ rug beside your bed. If you’ve got a little more space in your room then the best size rug for under queen bed is 8 Your rug should be at least 8 inches from the wall on each side, although slightly more or less will still work. You’ll want the rug to be wider than the door and to fill as much of the space as possible, which will make the area appear larger and more welcoming. Consider how much floor you want to show. If you want a more oversized outdoor rug for decks, patios, or porches, there are outdoor rugs from 5 by 8 or 60 by 96 inches to 9 by 12 feet or 108 by 144 inches. A general rule to adding rugs to a small outdoor sitting area is making sure that you leave at least 12 to 24 inches or 30 to 61 centimeters of space around the rug’s total size Some General Guidelines. An 8’x10′ rug covers a queen bed and nightstands, with 3′ of rug on the each side of the bed, while a 6’x9′ rug gives an 18″ border on each side. A 9’x12′ rug works best with a king bed. The rug will sit almost completely under the bed and nightstands, leaving about 2′ of rug around the bed. Select The Correct Rug Pad Size. The size of your area rugs directly affect the size of your rug pads. Ideally, a carpet pad should be somewhat smaller than your carpet. This grants the edge of the carpet to wick to the floor, keeping a tripping fortune. It as well assures that the carpet pad will not be ascertained. Bedroom rug placement should offer plenty of leeway along the sides of the bed, at least 24”-36” as we see with the above. If you need to go with a slightly smaller rug, it should cover at least the area under the bed and give you a good 6”-12” at the foot (more if you have a bench or chest at the foot of your bed). What size rug to use for a 16' x 20' room: Most 16' x 20' living rooms work well with a 9' x 12' area rug; this leaves plenty of space between the rug's edges and the walls, creating flexibility. What size rug to use for a 22' x 28' room: A 22' x 28' living room would work well with a 12' x 15' area rug. k4NZheD.